PayPal account types are designed to provide you with the right amount of functionality for your needs. There is no cost to set up an account—no matter which type you choose. You can upgrade your account at any time.

You'll receive an email asking you to activate your account. We do this to make sure you are who you say you are by asking you to verify your email address. It only takes a moment to click on the button in the activation email and enter the password you just created.

When you pay for something or send money with PayPal, we cover the transaction using a payment source, such as your bank account or credit card, or after we use your PayPal balance. We never share this information with sellers or merchants. And our Purchase Protection program covers you against unauthorized payments (See Eligibility), wrong items, and orders that never arrive.

It's easy to link your PayPal account to a funding source. After signing up with PayPal, add your debit or credit card or bank account information in the Profile section of your PayPal account. Then each time you shop or send money with PayPal, simply select how you’d like to pay—via your bank account or with your credit card.

Absolutely. Just link your credit card to your PayPal account when you sign up or add it later. Then simply select your credit card as your method of payment when you check out using PayPal and you'll rack up the rewards.

You can use PayPal at thousands of your favorite online stores—just look for PayPal when you check out online. You can find great deals from selected merchants anytime at our PayPal Shopping site. And you can also use PayPal to pay for items on eBay. Visit Our Store Directory.

Whether you want to sell something on eBay, classified websites, online forums, or your own website, PayPal can help you get paid.

To get paid for an item you sell on eBay, you’ll need to open a PayPal account first, and then list the item you want to sell on eBay. After your item sells and the winner sends money to your PayPal account, PayPal will send you a payment confirmation.

To get paid for an item you sell on a classified website, online forum, or social networking site, you’ll need to open a PayPal account first and then list the item you want to sell. After you and the buyer agree on the purchase price, go to the Request Money tab in your PayPal account and type in the buyer’s email address to request payment. PayPal will send the buyer an email requesting payment through PayPal. After the buyer pays for the purchase, PayPal will send you a payment confirmation.

Yes. PayPal is an easy and secure way to start accepting payments online. It’s also a well-known payment method that your shoppers trust. If you already have a website, use our payment buttons to accept debit card, credit card, and bank account paymentsῶsetup only takes a few minutes. You don't need a separate merchant account and gateway. And your customers don't even need a PayPal account to make a payment. It’s easy to integrate our payment buttons onto your site and start collecting payments online.

Yes. PayPal offers a suite of online fundraising tools to help you collect donations from friends, family, co-workers, or anyone in your social network. You can fundraise by accepting credit cards on your website, or using your PayPal account to request money via email or your mobile phone. We can also help you fundraise on Facebook or create a custom website to support your cause.